John G. Evans
John G. Evans, merchant tailor, Kent, was born in Cardiganshire, South Wales, December 25, 1845; son of John and Eleanor (Evans) Evans. He was reared and educated in his native land, where he served an apprenticeship of three years to the tailor's trade. In 1866 he came to America and located in Pittsburgh, Penn., where he worked as a journeyman tailor for seven years. From there he went to Butler, Penn., as cutter with D. L. Byerer, which position he held five years. He then embarked in the merchant tailoring business for himself, in company with Daniel Davis, doing business there for two years, when they removed to Akron, Ohio, and remained six months, divided their stock, and in September, 1880, our subject located in Kent. He was married September 13, 1868, to Annie Mortimer, of Pittsburgh, by whom he has three children living: Rebecca, John G., Jr., and Dennison M. Mr. and Mrs. Evans are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject is a member of the K. of P. and the I. O. O. F.; he is a F. & A. M.; in politics, a
Republican.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885